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Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited

Also known as: Bedfordshire Friends of Arms Limited, Beds & Northants Ms Therapy Centre

To provide therapy, information and support to people with multiple sclerosis living in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding counties

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Activities & Mission

To provide therapy, information and support to people with multiple sclerosis living in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding counties

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£567,598
Latest Expenditure
£582,069

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 134). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £289,545
Charitable Activities £162,754
Other Trading £60,126
Investments £26,323
Other Income £28,850

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £465,635
Raising Funds £116,434
Governance £3,480
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£567,598
£582,069£465,635£922,831£204,86114 / 86
2024
£531,625
£476,575£390,250£917,835£917,83514 / 160
2023
£513,219
£384,330£337,628£856,103£634,95614 / 69
2022
£293,150
£299,5560 / 41
2021
£283,890
£247,9200 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited

What does Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited do?

To provide therapy, information and support to people with multiple sclerosis living in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding counties

How much income did Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited report in 2025?

Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited reported total income of £568k and reported expenditure of £582k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited?

Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited has a program ratio of 82.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 134 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited registered as a charity?

Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 1989 as charity number 802510. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited?

Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited operate?

Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Bedfordshire And Northamptonshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802510.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 August 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
802510
Charity Number
802510

Other notable Associations charities

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Trustees

Dr Helen Smith
Elizabeth Toogood
Ian Roy Parker
Jean-Pierre Brown
Katherine Mary O'Rourke
Luke John Hopkins
Rebecca Jayne Kilby
Richard Lindley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bedfordshire Friends of Arms Limited
  • Beds & Northants Ms Therapy Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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